The autobiographical novel of Daisaku Ikeda, president of SGI. May 3, 1960. A little more than two years after the death of his beloved maetro, Shin'ichi Yamamoto takes over as president of the Soka Gakkai. After fighting alongside Josei Toda for more than a decade, supporting him even in his darkest moments, Yamamoto is ready to embark on a new journey to spread Nichiren Daishonin Buddhism throughout the world.He must take the first steps and give concrete form to the dream that had animated Josei Toda's life. He feels he has understood the intimate meaning of the movement created by President Toda and begins his journey of peace on the American continent. "Nothing is more precious than peace. Nothing brings greater happiness. Peace is the starting point for the progress of humanity."
